Living briefs

Rick Renner will be the speaker at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 27 at Family Harvest Church, 7201 Brownfield Highway.

Renner and his wife, Denise, a gifted opera singer, and their three sons live in Moscow, Russia, where they are pastors of The Good News Church, which has a membership of more than 2,000.

Formerly a single, adult minister in a Southern Baptist church, Renner began his mission abroad in 1991.

He was the first to build a large church in Latvia in more than 200 years.

His books have been translated into four major languages. Titles include "Dressed to Kill," Dream Thieves" and "Seducing Spirits and Doctrines of Demons."

Rick Renner Ministries has offices in Belgium, England, Russia, Ukraine and the United States. His television show, "Good News With Rick Renner," is broadcast on the Good News Network, founded by the Renners, and is seen in almost 100 nations.

Children's ministry will be provided at all the services. Call 798-7770 for more information.

Area church to observe 100th

Hermleigh St. John Catholic Church will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a 10 a.m. Mass on Feb. 9.

It was the first Catholic parish in what is now the Diocese of Lubbock.

The area was settled by German and Bohemian farmers from South Texas in 1906. Mass was first celebrated in the home of Albert Kuss in January 1907.

LifeWay store changes location

LifeWay Christian Store will have a grand opening celebration from Jan. 26 through Feb. 23 at its new home in the Canyon West Shopping Center on the corner of Milwaukee Avenue and the Martha Sharp Freeway.

Popular VeggieTales' characters Bob & Larry and Max Lucado's Hermie the Caterpillar will make appearances. Hermie will be at the store from 10:30 a.m. to noon Jan. 26, and Bob & Larry make their appearance from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Feb. 9.

The 6,000-square-foot store opened its doors Wednesday.

The Nashville-based store has served the Lubbock community for 60 years.

"Our goal is to be a one-source location with Christian resources for churches and individuals as we strive to fulfill our vision of providing biblical solutions for life," said LifeWay Stores President Mark Scott.